This world is something I have only seen in movies. I never thought it would become my reality. NEVER.
I am so glad my parents and G's parents are not alive to see what has happened to our once great. proud country.
I have stayed away from making any comment on what is going on in this country. I had the hope that things would right themselves and we would once again be the country we once were. This isn't going to happen. This is the direst thing that could ever happen. It is what I perceive to be the World Wars, the Great Depression and armageddon all wrapped into one tight ball.
I ventured out of the neighborhood for the first time in two weeks today. I went for a curb-side pick up of groceries. Having seen what could have been on the horizon a month ago, I did some preventative shopping for essentials so I wouldn't have to grocery shop. Most of those things are still around, but there are some consumables and perishables that I can't get any other way.
The first thing I saw was an elderly man on his bike. Wearing a mask.
When I got to the grocery, the person bringing the groceries to the car only came to the hatch of the SUV - not the window. He was gloved and masked.
Leaving, I saw a few pedestrians. Masked and gloved.
When I arrived home, I donned my latex surgical; gloves and unloaded to the porch. I got my disinfectant wipes and began going through the groceries - cleaning the milk and other perishables that had to be addressed immediately. The canned goods and those in cardboard containers are still on the porch where they will remain for at least another day - probably two or three.
I am about to break. Here we sit - a house for sale that probably won't sell anytime soon. Hopefully in our lifetime which I hope is longer than this pandemic.
But I don't see an end to this pandemic. There are too many who are not taking it seriously. They are NOT staying in as much as possible. They are gathering ignoring the risks - like those who are going to church. I can't believe such lunacy.
The future for my grandchildren looks anything but rosy. It looks to be so bleak. I can certainly see another depression - a recession would be the least of it. This is going to be a horrible time. Our future is dark.
